I’m old enough to remember when the Yankees’ lineup was moribund, neutered by injuries to Giancarlo Stanton, Aaron Judge, Gleyber Torres, and DJ LeMahieu. As recently as a couple weeks ago, the Yankees looked inept at the plate, as they labored through a 5-15 run during which they posted the lowest batting average and slugging percentage in the American League.
Those days, as recent as they were, already feel as though they were from another lifetime. The Yankees held off a late rally to cap off a sweep of the Blue Jays and win their eighth straight, setting a record in the process with 19 home runs in a three-game series.